WESTFIELD – The Westfield Rotary meets on Tuesdays, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., for lunch at the Westfield Area YMCA in the second floor Kellogg room. They welcome guests to join them at any of their weekly meetings.

Are you looking for ways to trim expenses? There are a lot of different reasons to be worried about money and spending these days. Cutting back on unnecessary outlays is always a good idea, but make sure you don’t chop out important budget items in the process.

AARP thanks Representatives Pascrell, Payne, Rothman, and Sires for their votes in favor of better health care for every New Jerseyan. With the passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962), we are one step closer to a stronger Medicare for seniors and future generations, and stable, affordable health care options for all Americans.

Retirement used to mean leaving work forever at age 65. Today, that description no longer applies to many of the millions of Americans who are at or near the traditional retirement age. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2016, workers age 65 and older are expected to account for 6.1 percent of the total labor force, up sharply from 3.6 percent in 2006.

LIVINGSTON—Due to the high number of influenza cases in New Jersey, the Saint Barnabas Health Care System including Saint Barnabas Medical Center is taking steps to protect our patients, their families and staff by temporarily limiting visitation in our hospitals, clinics and doctors’ offices.

SOUTH ORANGE – Seton Hall men’s basketball head coach Bobby Gonzalez announced today that Fuquan Edwin (Paterson) has signed a national letter of intent to attend the university and play basketball for the Pirates beginning in the 2010-11 season.

LINDEN—The Linden Historical Society is once again seeking a home to house its collection of historical artifacts, memorabilia and photographs given into its care by the City of Linden and its residents.

NEWARK— NJ Transit is helping the Community FoodBank of New Jersey secure food donations this Thanksgiving to make the holiday season brighter for those in need. Customers can donate non-perishable food items at select train stations from Nov. 17 through…